Project Manager I
Operations
Raleigh, NC, USA
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This position will be supporting Substation Optimization projects in the Carolinas East. Substation Optimization enables Duke Energy to build a better energy future for our customers by making smart investments to strengthen the distribution electrical grid. Project Manager I position has single point accountability or can be under general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM. Project Manager I position is responsible for management, or assisting management, of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met. These include but not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration. The position is typically assigned a portfolio of "White "or "Green" ranked projects per the Project Management Center of Excellence Risk-Informed Project Ranking Process. Higher ranked projects with greater risk may also be assigned when accompanied with an Enhanced Support and Oversight Plan (ESOP). The position is accountable for a portfolio of assigned projects with Low to Moderate levels of risk that impact various levels of the Company, Senior Management or External Agencies. Project Manager I may be assigned projects with specific risk-informed requirements based on specific experience and skill sets. Project Manager I serve as unifying agents providing leadership, decision making, management, guidance, coordination, and control of overall projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of the Company. Entry to this level is based on experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.
Responsibilities
Project Manager I provide leadership, oversight, delegation, and coordination with various internal and external organizations providing services to the project (Development, Engineering, Project Controls, Estimating, Construction Management, Supply Chain, Legal, EHS, QA/QC, Operations, Communications, Stakeholder Engagement, Regulatory, Security, Fuels, Transmission, etc.).
Project Manager I guide matrixed members of the team daily. They interface with functional leaders of matrixed team members regarding placement, development and conflict resolution. Establish and maintain communications among project/programs stakeholders
Structure, lead, or assist in project related meetings to ensure open communication between team members, key stakeholders, and management.
Prepare, communicate or report monthly project status, kickoff meetings, weekly and monthly required communication.
Assure Project Plans and appropriate reporting means are developed and communicated.
Effectively communicate with appropriate management.
Plan assigned project(s) including scope, schedule, cost, safety, and quality aspects
Champion the process of project planning including scope and work definition, estimating, schedule formation, monitoring, cost control measures, procurement/contracting strategies, equipment selection, vendor selection, start-up and commissioning plans, turnover to operations, warranty management, and integration processes as applicable. Execute projects according to plans within approved scope, cost and schedule constraints
Includes objectives, stakeholders, scope, roles and responsibilities, assumptions and constraints, deliverables, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), schedule, external communication, regulatory strategy, procurement strategy, contractor and supplier strategy, resource plan, budget, lessons learned, risk plan, quality plan, safety plan, environmental plan, security plan, integration plan, data management plan, communications and reporting plan, change management, and project close out.
Required/Basic Qualifications
Associates degree
2 years related work experience
In lieu of Associates degrees AND 2 years related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 5 years related work experience
Desired Qualifications
Associates degree in Project management or
Bachelors degree in Project management, or
Bachelors degree in Accounting or
Bachelors degree in Accounting and Finance or
Bachelors degree in Other Related Degree
In addition to desired degree, 10 years related work experience
Certified Associate of Project Management and/or Project Management Professional and/or Utility Technical Certifications or Training - Varies and/or PMP Certification
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Working Knowledge to Proficiency in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving
Project related work experience
Risk Management, Project Leadership, Proven Collaborative Team Member
Gas Utility Experience, Construction Management knowledge
Working knowledge to proficiency in project related Scheduling/ Cost Controls
Working Conditions
Hybrid Mobility Classification
Specific Requirements
The Project Manager I may have relationships with individuals in the following organizations ranging from individual contributors to Department Leadership (i.e. individual contributors up to executive management):
Community Relations
Enterprise Security
Finance
Engineering
Environmental, Health and Safety
Global Risk Management and Insurance
Human Resources
Stakeholder Engagement
Quality
Development
Project Controls
Construction Management
Supply Chain
Legal Department
Operations
Corporate Communications
Regulatory and Compliance
Fuels
Others
Sales/Marketing Leadership of external Suppliers/Vendors
Project teams of external Suppliers/Vendors
Regulatory agencies
Travel Requirements
5-15%
